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Archive for September, 2008

Surprise (part 1) —

The intricacies of putting a loved one to rest are, at times, overwhelming . One specific instance for me, though, was enraging. I recently received a phone call from the cemetary, where my cousin’s body now lays, regarding payment for the plot. This was a shock to me considering 1) the payment for the plot […]

Liberal —

The first political conversation I can remember having was around the age of 8. It was 1991 and the political campaigns of George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton were on everyone’s mind. My family sat in the living room watching local news. Now, before I go on, I need to preface what happens next. I […]